Computational Medicinal Chemist – Molecular Docking
📍 Madrid, Spain | 💼 Full-time | 🏢 On-site
About the Role
TakeTalent is collaborating with PharmaMar, a leading biopharmaceutical company, to hire a talented and motivated scientist to join their R&D team with a focus on molecular docking and structure-based drug design. This is a full-time, on-site position in Madrid, offering the opportunity to contribute to early-stage discovery projects using state-of-the-art computational tools in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, execute, and optimize molecular docking workflows.
* Analyze DNA/protein-ligand interactions, assess binding poses, calculate interaction energies, and support lead optimization.
* Automate computational workflows and integrate docking data with cheminformatics libraries.
* Contribute to the development and validation of new computational methodologies and pipelines.
Requirements
* Background in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, pharmacy, biochemistry, or a related field (MSc or PhD is a plus, but not mandatory).
* Hands-on experience with molecular docking tools and structure-based drug design.
* Strong analytical skills and solid understanding of ligand-receptor interactions.
* Proficiency in scripting languages and experience handling large datasets.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
* Research experience or scientific publications in molecular modeling are a strong plus.
What PharmaMar Offers
PharmaMar fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation drives their activities. They are strongly committed to the professional development of their employees by offering continuous training and growth opportunities.
* Competitive annual gross salary + variable bonus based on goals.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including on-site cafeteria, private health insurance, stock plan, and ongoing training.
* A diverse, inclusive, and equal-opportunity environment.
If you are passionate about research and innovation in biotechnology and meet the requirements, we look forward to receiving your application!
👉 Apply now through TakeTalent and be part of PharmaMar’s exciting journey in cutting-edge drug discovery.